Guwahati set for landmark India vs South Africa Test on November 22
The ACA Stadium will witness a historic moment on November 22 when it hosts its first Test match, featuring India and South Africa.
The toss is scheduled for 8.30 am and the match will begin at 9 am after the national anthems of both teams. The two captains will sign portraits of the stadium as part of the pre match ceremony. A specially crafted gold coin created to mark the occasion will be presented to both skippers.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia will ring the traditional bell to signal the start of play. During the break, a book on the Ranji Trophy titled ‘Plucky 13’ by Sachin Bajaj will be released. At lunch, 10 kit bags will be presented to junior cricketers in a brief ceremony.
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma will grace the occasion.
BCCI President Mithun Manhas, Joint Secretary Prabhtej Bhatia and IPL Governing Council member Mamon Mazumdar will attend the match.
